Banana Idea Prioritization

What’s it about?

A fun, simple way to prioritize ideas using the ChiquitaBanana Framework explained and introduced by Francisca Diamond Casais on Innovation from Within. Sort your ideas like bananas: Green (needs time), Yellow (ready to go), Speckled (creative gems), or Basket (save for later).

What does it help you do?

• Spot which ideas to act on now, nurture, or park for later.

• Turn messy brainstorming into clear priorities.

• Keep decision-making collaborative and fun.

Who’s it for?

• Team leads, innovation teams, agile squads: basically, anyone with more ideas than time.

• If you're just someone trying to prioritize ideas, and no knowledge of other frameworks, this one is for you!

How do you use it?

1. Dump all your ideas on the board.

2. Sort them into "banana types" based on readiness.

3. Banana Vote: Give everyone four “bananas” to vote for their favorites.

4. Discuss, pick your winners, and plan your next steps.

It’s playful, practical, and keeps things moving. Give it a try! 🍌

There's more information on how to use this technique and how it came to be over here!